Recipes
Cowboy Ranch Chex Mix
Call it nesting or the holiday season, but I just couldn't let Christmas come without making some of favorite treats. My husband oversees a big processing plant and I think its so fun to love on his people any chance we get. But, when you have to make a treat...
Dragon Breath Fire Crackers
What is better for the holiday season that a spicy, crunchy snack that you can leave lying around your house, serve at parties, or take as a hostess gift? Dragon Breath Firecrackers are a quick snack or treat that you can much on, stuff in a stocking, or share in a...
Tis the Season | Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix
The weather got cool this week. The afternoon sun is perfect. My yard is covered with leaves and the colors they are a changing. All that means is when I'm on Pinterest and I see anything pumpkin, my eyeballs turn to hearts and I get all googly-eyed!!! And, that...
Grandma Shirley’s Chocolate Pie | Foodie Friday
So, I figured out pretty quickly that pie was the quickest way to Mr. McKinney’s heart. And more specifically his mama/Grandma’s chocolate pie. Its makes an appearance at every holiday, birthday, or when he is home and just says, “mom, I think pie would be...
Nacho Ranchy Texas Trash
This time of year reminds me of many holiday traditions. church Christmas pageants - you know who you are school choir solos Salvation Army bell ringing family Christmas gathering shopping at the school store - you know where you took your parent's hard earned...
Gift Guide: for the Hostess with the McMostess
Let's be honest, its a mind boggling thing this time of year - the hostess gift. Do you get one? What is too much? What if you are the only one who brings something? What is too small? Is it one size fits all? What if there is more than one host? So, what is...
Hostess with the McMostess: a little christmas gathering
So, if you've known me any short amount of time, you know my heart is the most full when my counter is covered with food options, my living room is full of friends and laughter and chuckles are filling the halls. Today, my heart is oh, so, full! I've been able to...
Hostess with the McMostess: Shine Like a Diamond Weekend
Last month, I got to join a group of girls at "The Barn" and celebrate my new little sister (in law) joining the McKinney family. It was the perfect kind of weekend - slow, surrounded by girl friends and lots of yummy snacks. This was my first party...















